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Post by dsmdan on Jan 25, 2015 21:37:46 GMT -5
Ok so just got my kids a 15 gallon freshwater tank what are some cororfull fish i can get for it. Iam a saltwater guy so dont know anything about freshwater fish
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Post by kenboorman on Jan 25, 2015 22:41:04 GMT -5
I hate to say it, but for a colourful kids tank, I would recommend platies or guppies.
Ken
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Post by Darren and/or Sarah on Jan 26, 2015 0:46:52 GMT -5
You could try some of the GMO'ed fishes out there (Pictured below), I'm not a fan of GMO'ing animals but they are vibrant when it comes to freshwater fish. Outside of that, as Ken said, Guppies would do the trick. You'll never need to buy more if you allow them to breed and not only that, I'm certain there are several people on this forum who could supply you with some  Glowlight Danios  |
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Post by dsmdan on Jan 26, 2015 1:02:06 GMT -5
Where could you get them glowlights at
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Post by gabor129 on Jan 26, 2015 6:36:47 GMT -5
Aqua can order them for you, they usually sell out fast .
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Post by jred on Jan 26, 2015 10:08:25 GMT -5
You can get them in the U.S. as well, I was shocked to see that Wal-Mart had some in their pet department (probably able to sell them quickly so make sense why they would keep them). You can also get a blacklight and their colour will really pop under it. You also might be able to get some swordtails or other community fish at the next meeting for a good price, there is normally a bag or two at each meeting. Some nice red ones might be good for the kids and they get to see them grow out (since they are normally small).
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Post by Darren and/or Sarah on Jan 26, 2015 10:53:23 GMT -5
I know Aqua has some glowlights pretty much all the time, not sure which they have in stock currently though.
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Post by Scott on Jan 26, 2015 11:33:52 GMT -5
Lets not forget about bettas!
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Mersey
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90 gal goldfish & native species, 40 gal long planted & community 2X 30 fancy goldfish
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Post by Mersey on Jun 28, 2015 8:48:59 GMT -5
Goldfish
Colourful, inexpensive, easy to maintain.
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Post by fishtastics on Jun 29, 2015 9:23:23 GMT -5
i hate to say this but. it is illegal to bring gmo's over the border. and they are not cheap. i had mine taken away because if thwy go into our water ways they an poisin it. so just a precaution. dont claim them if you buy them there
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Post by gabor129 on Jun 29, 2015 20:19:59 GMT -5
Well lets get one thing strait, no fish can poison any water way!!!
GloFish are illegal in Canada, because they are no current regulation on them by the Canadian government. They are created by altering the gene for colour, with coral fluorescent DNA , therefore no poison involved. They are not created by radioactive isotopes, as some of the local store owners would tell you!
There is however a "natural" mutation strain that is available locally! The difference is that those always have yellow head! They were created with the gold danio, the results are the pink and yellow danios.
Did quite a bit of research into this, as my son was begging me for some time to get him " the pretty danios"!!!
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